Supply Chain Technician

Job Description

Supply Chain Technician

Responsible for stocking and maintaining supplies across hospital departments using computer-assisted tools and standard inventory practices to support efficient patient care operations. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.

Essential Functions

• Performs periodic cycle counts to ensure accurate inventory; adjusts inventory records as needed.
• Stocks units with office and medical supplies; prepares requisitions to maintain par levels.
• Receives shipments, logs receipts, enters data into the inventory system, delivers items to departments or other facilities, and reports/documents errors or damages to management.
• Answers the telephone, receiving dock, and walk-up window professionally; routes calls/messages appropriately.
• Completes clerical/computer tasks that support patient care delivery.
• Processes outgoing mail.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic. Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens may be present. Physical Requirements (typical): Postures/Movements: Frequent bending/stooping, standing, walking, keyboard data entry; occasional climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting; rare running. Force: Pushing/pulling 0- 25 lbs constantly; 26- 75 lbs frequently; >75 lbs occasionally. Non-patient lifting/carrying 0- 25 lbs constantly; 26- 75 lbs frequently; >75 lbs rarely. Senses: Audible speech and hearing acuity constantly; depth perception constantly; color distinction rarely; near and far vision constantly; smell and taste rarely. Biological/Chemical: Generally rare exposure to biohazardous waste, blood/body fluids, communicable diseases; rare exposure to asbestos/lead, cytotoxic chemicals, dust, hazardous chemicals, gases/vapors/fumes, hazardous medications; latex exposure rare.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Education: High School diploma preferred. Skills: Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment. Ability to quickly learn and navigate multiple computer systems. Effective English communication (read, write, speak, and understand). Ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.